Identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity to be advocated through legislation.

Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy role to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that govern the larger health care system.
For this assignment, identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity for advocacy through legislation. Research the issue and use the “Advocacy Through Legislation” template to complete this assignment.
You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide,

Advocacy Through Legislation
Identify
a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the
capacity to be advocated through legislation. Research the issue and complete
the sections below. For each
topic that requires the listing of criteria, a minimum of two criteria should
be identified and discussed. Add more rows as is appropriate for the
topic/proposal.

Problem
In no more than 250 words, describe the problem, who is affected, and the current ramifications. Explain the consequences if the issue continues.

Idea for Addressing Solution
In no more than 250 words, outline your
idea for addressing the issue and explain why legislation is the best course
for advocacy.

Research the Issue
Perform research and
compile information for your idea. Present substantive evidence-based
findings that support your idea for addressing the problem (studies, research,
and reports). Include any similar legislation introduced or passed in other states.

Evidence 1

Evidence 2

Stakeholder Support
Discuss the stakeholders who would
support the proposed idea and explain why they would be in support.

Stakeholder(s)
Supporting 1

Stakeholder(s)
Supporting 2

Stakeholder Opposition
Discuss the stakeholders who would
oppose the proposed idea. Explain why they would be in opposition and how you
would prepare to debate or converse about these considerations.

Stakeholder(s)
Opposed 1

Stakeholder(s)
Opposed 2

Financial Incentives/Costs
In no more than 250 words, summarize
the financial impact for the issue and the idea (added costs, cost savings,
increased revenue, etc.). Provided support.

Legislature:
Information Needed and Process for Proposal
Discuss the how to advocate for your
proposal using legislation. Include the following:

Provide
the name and complete contact information for the legislator.

Describe
the steps for how you would present this to your legislator.

Outline
the process if your legislator chooses to introduce your idea as a bill to
congress.

Christian Principles and Nursing
Advocacy
In no more than 250 words, discuss
how principles of a Christian worldview lend support to legislative advocacy
in health care without bias. Be specific as to how these principles help
advocate for inclusiveness and positive health outcomes for all populations,
including those more vulnerable, without regard to gender, sexual
orientation, culture, race, religion/belief, etc.

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